PCB Chief Awaits BCCI’s Response on 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
The future of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan has been thrown into uncertainty, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, stating that he is yet to receive any communication from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the tournament.
Naqvi’s comments come amidst reports that India is unwilling to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming event, citing security concerns, and instead, wants to host its matches in Dubai.
“I have not received anything in writing. If we receive something in writing, I will immediately share it with you and the government, and then we will decide what needs to be done,” Naqvi told reporters, denying the reports of a “hybrid model” being proposed for the Champions Trophy.
The PCB chairman’s stance is clear – he wants cricket to be kept separate from politics and expects the BCCI to provide a formal response, rather than relying on media reports.
“If Indian media is reporting on this fact, then there must be a letter that the ICC or BCCI needs to give us. We haven’t received anything of that sort. We want cricket to not be mixed with politics.
The 2025 Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, with Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi expected to serve as the host cities.
Naqvi acknowledged that if India ultimately decides not to travel to Pakistan, the PCB would have to consult with the government on the way forward. However, he remains optimistic about the tournament’s success, stating, “I am still very positive. Cricket should not be mixed with politics. Only time will tell, how things proceed ahead.”
The situation highlights the delicate political dynamics that often intersect with the world of international cricket. As the PCB and BCCI engage in behind-the-scenes negotiations, the fate of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan remains uncertain, with both cricketing and diplomatic implications hanging in the balance.
